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Be inspired to explore the spaces around you. Discover local walks, dog-friendly establishments and great independent businesses - all on your doorstep in Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Review by Beverly Lister. American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins One of my favourite book genres is Thriller, and I have indeed read many. But American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins is on another level entirely. It is a meaty book, coming in at around 465 pages. But as a testament to…
My Last Supper: One Meal, a Lifetime in the Making by Jay Rayner Jay Rayner is a renowned food critic and writer, so it’s not surprising that at most of his one man shows, inevitably an audience member will ask him, ‘What would be your last supper?” This question…
Walk is taken from www.fancyfreewalks.org. This is a glorious and fairly short walk, full of variety, with a fine village at the start and a good pub at the high point. It also passes close to two of the most interesting and ancient churches in Surrey. 1. Coming…
Just 3 weeks ago, a lovely lady by the name of Elaine, a founder of The London Tea Dress Company came to visit me at the shop and wondered if I wanted to collaborate. Just 3 short weeks later, we have a shop within a shop. A beautifully curated collection…
This month's 'Where To', takes us to the rolling hills of East Sussex. I visit this part of the world quite a bit, as my parents moved to Eastbourne a few years back. It really doesn’t take long to get there from across the border in West Sussex, plus…
Today alone, we have had six new customers visit the shop, who have all moved into Godalming from further afield. It's lovely to see the place through excited eyes, for fresh starts, new adventures and often the need for greener spaces. Without fail, whether they want it or not, I…
I love everything about the British Seaside. The smell of the fish & chips, the sound of the seagulls circling above and the candy coloured beach huts.…
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I am little obsessed with the whippets. So much so, it is hard to tell sometimes if I am selling whippets or homewares. I just can't help myself.…